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Gas prices in Florida continue to surge, upward trend expected to continue

Florida trooper places cruiser into direct path of wrong-way driver on I-4 ramp, prevents others from being hurt, officials say

KPD Sergeant Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Omar Berrio, Graduates with Honors from Florida Technical College

Habitat for Humanity

Greater Orlando & Osceola County Launches New Home Insurance Education & Inspection Program

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LIVE for the City of St. Cloud, Floridas 4th of July Fireworks Show

LIVE from Celebration Florida’s Annual Independence Day Parade

LIVE at Kissimmee Lakefront Park for the City of Kissimmee’s Monumental 4th of July fireworks

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IN & AROUND OSCEOLA

LIVE as Osceola County and Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS officially open their 16th fire station

LIVE with Marylin Cortez-Lovato, Director of Visual Arts about Osceola

Arts newest mural in progress at Hart Memorial Central Library in Kissimmee

LIVE at SeaWorld Orlando for the official grand opening ceremony of its new SeaWorld Coral Rescue Center

LIVE with KUA’s Director of Corporate Communications Tiffany Henderson on their Osceola Hurricane Handbook!

LIVE with St. Cloud Police Department Chief Douglas talking safety on the roads

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ON DEMAND LIVESTREAMS

LIVE with new Osceola School District Superintendent, Dr. Mark Shanoff

June 26th, 2023

LIVE with Michelle Incandela of Draper Law Office

June 21st, 2023

LIVE with Charlie Draper of Draper Law Office

April 19th, 2023

LIVE with Michelle Incandela of Draper Law Office

March 30th, 2023

LIVE with Dr. Christ Burns, from SDOC Fine and Performing Arts

March 23rd, 2023

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VIDEOS ON DEMAND

The Mayor’s Minute with St. Cloud Mayor Nathan Blackwell

Our hot summer months are here, and that means the City of St. Cloud, Florida is hard at work creating impacting experiences and opportunities for the community!

Positively Osceola, Making a Positive Difference in and Around Osceola County!

Stay informed and inspired with Positively Osceola, your 24/7 go-to news in and around Osceola County! Positively Osceola shares the latest updates on local events, community achievements, and inspiring stories. From heartwarming features to breaking news, PO has you covered. Experience the power of positivity with Positively Osceola!

Kissimmee Utility Authority Hurricane Handbook

With the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season here, Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its 2023 Osceola Hurricane Handbook, a free, bilingual, comprehensive preparedness guide offered annually to Osceola County residents.

Talent Tuesday at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital

Every Tuesday is Talent Tuesday at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital from 1-3pm.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series

Check out the lineup for SeaWorld Orlando’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series every Saturday and Sunday night from July 8th to August 6th.

Two Osceola County Teachers Named Winners in Norwegian Cruise Line Giving Joy Contest

Two teachers in the Osceola County School District are winners in Norwegian Cruise Line’s Fourth Annual Giving Joy Contest, NCL’s annual recognition program that has been celebrating teachers across America since 2019 for their hard work and relentless dedication.

Samantha Alfred from Narcoossee Middle School in St. Cloud, and Gabriela Colon a 4th grade teacher from Deerwood Elementary School in Kissimmee are among 20 winning educators who won a free seven-day voyage for two, for itineraries sailing through 2024 and embarking from the U.S. and Canada.

“On behalf of all of us at Norwegian Cruise Line, we congratulate this year’s winners and nominees who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their calling as educators, and in doing so have left a lasting positive impact on their students, schools and broader communities,” said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We look forward to welcoming this year’s winners aboard for a well-deserved cruise vacation.”

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Gas prices in Florida continue to surge, upward trend expected to continue

Despite another week of lower demand for gasoline, prices at the pump continue to rise and are currently at $3.68 nationally, and $3.63 per gallon in Florida, which saw gasoline prices increase by 7 cents during the past week. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Osceola County is two cents higher at $3.65 per gallon.

The primary culprit for high gas prices is the price of oil increasing, which has recently risen to the mid-$70s per barrel.

“Gas demand barely budged from last week, yet compared to this time in 2022, it is higher nationwide except for the Gulf Coast, Texas, and New Mexico,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Some industry experts speculate that scorching temps in that region are keeping people off the road.”

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Florida trooper places cruiser into direct path of wrong-way driver on I-4 ramp, prevents others from being hurt, officials say

A 22-year-old Florida Highway Patrol trooper placed himself into harms way by intentionally crashing his cruiser into a car that had been driving the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of I-4 for 15 minutes, FHP said.

Florida Highway Patrol received information that a 2022 Toyota Corolla was seen driving the wrong way on the westbound entrance ramp to I-4 from County Road 423.

FHP, Orlando Police Department, and Orange County Sheriff’s Office all quickly responded to prevent the driver of the wrong-way vehicle from causing a wrong-way crash at a busy intersection or on I-4.

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KPD Sergeant Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Omar Berrio, Graduates with Honors from Florida Technical College

A month shy of the sixth anniversary of one the worst nights in the Kissimmee City’s history, the deaths of Sergeant Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter, who died in the line of duty, Kissimmee Police Department Lieutenant Omar Berrio, the recipient of a scholarship created to honor the memory of the fallen officers, recently received his Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree from Florida Technical College.

After a 25-year law enforcement career, the now Kissimmee Police Department Lieutenant Omar Berrio had the opportunity to walk across the Amway Center stage to receive his Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree from Florida Technical College.

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Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County Launches New Home Insurance Education & Inspection Program

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County has launched a new program focused on reducing home insurance costs, and uncover home maintenance issues and critical home preservation obstacles.

Habitat Inspects provides qualified homeowners free wind mitigation inspection vouchers, valued at $150, to help reduce home insurance costs and maintenance issues. In addition to the free inspections, the program also provides free disaster preparedness education and home insurance courses to the public. The program will help families take preventative action to protect their most important asset, their home.

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Back-to-School Spending Expected to Decline as Inflation Takes its Toll

After 18 months of inflation, higher prices weigh on many K-12 families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

In addition to a 23.7% increase in the cost of school supplies in the past two years (per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index), 3 in 10 (31%) surveyed parents say their households are in a worse financial situation than last year, and half (51%) expect the economy to weaken in the next six months. According to the “2023 Deloitte Back-to-School Survey,” consumers across income groups are expected to prioritize their spending and find ways to economize throughout the season. However, most parents are also willing to splurge on specific items for their children, signaling an opportunity for retailers heading into the back-to-school shopping season.

Deloitte’s back-to-school survey was conducted online using an independent research panel between May 26 and June 1, 2023 and surveyed 1,212 parents with at least one child attending school in grades K-12 this fall.

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New low pressure system in the Atlantic could grow and threaten Florida’s East Coast, National Hurricane Center says

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a weather system in the Atlantic that they say could possibly grow into a tropical depression or more off the east coast of Florida.

The NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical update showed a weak low pressure system a few hundred miles south of Bermuda that could develop into something more as it nears the east coast of U.S., and as we in Central Florida do during this time of the year, we will keep a keen eye on the system.

“Environmental conditions are expected to become marginally conducive for some gradual development of this system as it moves towards the southeastern U.S. coast later this week and into the weekend,” forecasters said.

By J. Daniel Pearson For Positively Osceola

High School Football is Back, Osceola County Teams Attend Media Day at Camping World Stadium, Practices Start Monday!

Several schools from Osceola County participated in the Florida Citrus Sports High School Media Day on Monday as an unofficial kickoff to the 2023 season. Player and coaching contingents from Osceola, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Celebration, Tohopekaliga and Harmony participated in the event.

Practices can begin on Monday, July 31. Teams may play in a non-counting Kickoff Classic exhibition game the weekend of Aug. 18 and the 10-game regular season begins the weekend of Aug. 25. St. Cloud High will get a jump on other county school when they will have a “Midnight Madness” season-opening practice a few minutes after 12 a.m. on Monday morning.

“We did it last year and the players had a lot of fun,” Head Coach Mike Short said. “It’s just a different way to start pre-season camp.”

Short told reporters he was “quietly optimistic” after his team won seven games last season and returns a solid contingent of players including junior quarterback Logan King, athlete TJ Griffin, WR Owen Conner, and OT Conner Howes. King is a two-year starter who threw for 1900 yards and 18 touchdowns as a sophomore and Conner is a junior tackle who already has had numerous D-1 offers.

“We lost some good football players to graduation, but we have been a really young team the last couple of years and those guys are maturing,” Short said. “We have some depth now and we have some guys that are ready to step up and become starters.”

Long-time Harmony assistant Nick Lippert takes over the Longhorn program from veteran coach Don Simon, who resigned last spring to move into the Athletic Director’s role at Tohopekaliga. Under Simon, Harmony won six games last year and earned an at-large playoff bid.

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Osceola County Vice Chair, District 4 Commissioner Cheryl Grieb to host Back to School Backpack at Kissimmee Hart Memorial Library

With the 2023-2024 school year coming fast, it’s time to make sure students in Osceola County have everything they need to succeed in school – right from the first day back!

Osceola County Vice Chair, District 4 Commissioner Cheryl Grieb is inviting K-12 students to a back to school giveaway at Hart Memorial Library, located at 211 East Dakin Avenue in Kissimmee on Friday July 28th at 9am.

It’s Osceola County and the Osceola Library System working together to ensure that your kiddos are ready for another exciting school year!

The backpack giveaway is for Osceola County residents only.

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has achieved national recognition with the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award recognizes the hospital’s dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

“This award reaffirms our commitment to improving stroke care,” said Amit Bansal, MD, chief quality officer, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. “We are proud of our dedicated team, who continue to make significant strides in early stroke detection and treatment, which is key to improving a patient’s health and recovery.”

Get With The Guidelines – Stroke, is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the longterm effects of a stroke and prevent death.

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Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital recognized by American Heart Association for stroke care

Arrive Alive This Summer: Be Safe, Slow Down, Never Drive Impaired, Buckle Up

Traveling throughout Florida can be just as fun as getting to your destination. During the summer travel season, Florida’s roads can be some of the busiest in the country. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is educating everyone on safe driving practices to always Arrive Alive.

SPEEDING – SLOW DOWN, STAY COOL

• As a motorist, it’s your responsibility to know and obey the speed limit on each road you travel.

• Speed limits are in place to keep you and those around you safe. Together, we can create a safer summer for all by slowing down and staying cool on the road.

• In Florida, the speed limit will never be higher than 70 mph on highways. Slow down – no excuses.

• Speeding is against the law and extremely dangerous. Obeying speed limits improves safety by reducing the probability and severity of crashes.

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Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Today, Monday July 24. Check Out What You Can Save On!

The first of Florida’s two upcoming tax-free holidays for back-to-school-supplies begins today, Monday July 24, and will run through August 6. The back-to-school- tax holiday is a great way for families to save a great amount of money on qualifying items. The next tax-free holiday after that will happen during the first two weeks of January.

DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY PERIOD, QUALIFYING ITEMS WILL BE EXEMPT FROM TAX, INCLUDING:

• Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item

• Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item,

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less

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Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins

Monday July 24. Check Out What You Can Save On!

The first of Florida’s two upcoming tax-free holidays for back-toschool-supplies begins Monday July 24 and will run through August 6. The back-to-school- tax holiday is a great way for families to save a great amount of money on qualifying items. The next taxfree holiday after that will happen during the first two weeks of January.

DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY PERIOD, QUALIFYING ITEMS WILL BE EXEMPT FROM TAX, INCLUDING:

• Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item

• Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item,

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less

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St. Cloud Police to host “One Blood”

donation event to help save lives

The St. Cloud Police Department will partner with One Blood on Tuesday, August 15th from 11am to 4pm at the St. Cloud Police Department, offering citizens a convenient location for donating blood, and helping to save lives.

The St. Cloud PD donation site is for everyone 16 years and older. Donors who are 16 years old will need parental permission, and everyone planning to donate will need to present a valid ID to donate.

To schedule an appointment, visit oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code #23834.

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Xanadu Now Showing on the Osceola Arts Main Stage

Osceola Arts, Osceola County’s non-profit advocate for the arts, will feature jukebox musical comedy “Xanadu” beginning Friday, July 21st and running through Sunday, August 6th.

Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same name, Xanadu follows struggling artist Sonny in search of inspiration when a beautiful Greek muse descends from Mount Olympus and encourages him to build the world’s greatest creation…a Roller Disco! Director Katie Dumoulin brings a talented cast together with a sprinkle of glitter, a dash of neon, and some legendary pop tunes…a perfect fit for a celebration of Summer!

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INJURY LAW

Draper Law: Which vehicles are more likely to be involved in serious or fatal accidents?

Sadly, serious and fatal accidents take place on a daily basis in Central Florida. These crashes can happen in a number of ways and can be caused by not following traffic laws, inexperience, intoxication, distracted driving, fatigue, and medical issues.

Statistics show that fatal car accidents can often occur based on the type of vehicle. You may think that sports cars are most likely to be in crashes due to their speed and performance. However, according to the NHTSA, it’s the everyday cars, trucks, and SUVs on the roadways that are involved more frequently in serious or even deadly accidents, with sedans and pickup trucks accounting for more than three-quarters of fatal accidents. If you drive out on the roadways, here’s what you need to know about which vehicles have been involved in many of the crashes.

Beware of online scams when searching for home weatherization assistance programs

The Osceola Council on Aging is warning the community to beware of fraudulent websites while searching for home weatherization programs. These websites ask people to fill out online forms, which are then used to steal the applicant’s personal information. Unfortunately, when a victim of this malicious fraud attempts to contact the company, they receive no response or support.

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FAMILY LAW

Draper Law: Showing positive parenting

When parents of minor children divorce, it can be several years before their involvement with the court will end. Ideally, both parties will abide by their thoughtfully created parenting agreement and make changes which support their children’s wellbeing. However, as time passes and circumstances change, it is not uncommon for parents to disagree about what is in the best interest of their kids. A parent may also claim the other does not have good parenting abilities and seek to make legal changes to the parenting plan. In this situation, the other parent may have to provide evidence of their positive parenting skills.

The Draper Law Office has attorneys who are experienced with helping clients with child custody and parenting time issues and can help. Call 407.846.0075 today or go to DraperLawOffice.com to set up your free, no-obligation consultation in one of their three locations: St. Cloud, Kissimmee, and Orlando.

HEALTH

Ashlee Wright, MDA, RD, LD/N Outpatient Registered Dietitian Orlando Health

Overhauling your diet sounds daunting, right? But small tweaks can make a lasting difference in your health and nutrition. These five changes — plus tips on how to achieve them — can help you score quick improvements in how you feel and give you the confidence to try for even bigger changes over time.

Eat More Fiber

If you’re only going to try one thing on this list, make it adding more fiber — it’s easier than you think. Look at a list of high-fiber foods — odds are, you’ll find things there that you already love (for example raspberries and blackberries, which each pack 8 grams of fiber per cup). Increasing fruits and veggies you already like is as simple as adding them to your grocery list more frequently.

Why does fiber matter? It’s often associated with improved digestion — a big plus for anybody who has issues there — but it also helps with blood-sugar control and weight management. A lot of fiber-rich food is also rich in prebiotics, which helps to feed the “good” bacteria in our gut. A word of caution: Go slowly. The goal is 25 grams of fiber a day — most Americans don’t get anywhere near that, and if you add that much in a hurry you may feel bloated and uncomfortable while your body adjusts. Instead aim to add about 5 grams a week until you reach the recommended amount.

Easy ways to start: Switch from white bread or pasta to whole wheat. For picky eaters, try the middle ground of breads and pastas with fiber added that don’t taste quite so wheaty.

Drink More Water

We know, we know — many people don’t like the taste of water. But being wellhydrated improves brain and digestive function, maintains your skin’s elasticity and keeps blood sugar better controlled (because it makes your blood more dilute and the sugars less concentrated than if you are dehydrated). You don’t have to guzzle from a jug — refilling a small cup multiple times a day can seem more doable at first. Try a bottle with a built-in infuser where you can add fresh fruit to flavor the water.

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Pawsitively Prepared: Essential steps to keep pets safe during storms and hurricanes, from KUA

When it comes to severe weather like tropical storms and hurricanes, humans can be at risk, but our pets can be at risk as well. In and around Osceola County we are prone to severe weather year-round, but from June through November, which is hurricane season, we do our best to be extra-prepared in case tropical weather comes our way. Here are some tips that KUA has provided from their 2023 Hurricane Guide to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your pet during severe storms.

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Attention Shark Fin-atics: Explore the Ultimate Shark Experience at SeaWorld Orlando and Support Ocean Conservation

SeaWorld Orlando is giving shark fin-atics the ultimate encounter in its parks with a brand new ‘Ultimate Shark Experience’ ticket on sale now through July 28. This new limited-time ticket offers a full day of unique and immersive experiences to get up close to see, feed, touch and learn about sharks, know what it’s like to move like a shark on shark-inspired thrill rides, take home shark swag, and honor the ocean’s VIPs with $25 of every ticket going to shark conservation.

Take a guided tour not accessible to the public above the aquarium to see sharks, meet shark curators, and learn more about the sharks in SeaWorld care. Get up close and touch small sharks in a private group setting as educators share more about SeaWorld’s world-class, around the clock animal care for sharks.

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Foam Parties Return to Island H2O Water

Park Beginning This Saturday Night!

The Island H2O Water Park is making it possible to dive into a sea of bubbles while letting your worries float away with an unforgettable experience that will make your summer shine beginning this Saturday night July 22 with their adults only foam party!

Whether you’re looking to party with adults only or make it a family affair, Island H2O Water Park guests will have additional opportunities to enjoy a bubbly summer and dive into the foam-filled fun!

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IN THE LOOP - THEME PARK NEWS

The monsters are coming as LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Brick-or-Treat 2023 Monster Party returns this fall

The monsters are coming, the monsters are coming! That’s right, Brick-or-Treat Monster Party will return to LEGOLAND Florida Resort on select Saturdays and Sundays from September 16 to October 29, 2023. With more candy, more LEGO characters, and more spellbinding surprises included with general park admission and select Annual Passes, this Halloween spectacular will have families screaming with delight.

With new and returning live shows, boo-tastic LEGO décor, and, of course, brick-ortreating throughout the Park, this year’s party will be more rockin’ than ever. Keep an eye out for monster mischief around every corner, and look for additional opportunities for all the little skeletons to boogie with ghoulishly great experiences from the moment you arrive.

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Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights to Transports Guests Back to the Upside Down in All New Haunted House Inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights brings season 4 of Netflix’s original series “Stranger Things” to life in a terrifying all-new haunted house, beginning Friday, September 1 at Universal Orlando Resort.

This year’s petrifying haunted house will once again transport guests to Hawkins, Indiana, where they will encounter the newest supernatural villain, Vecna, who is hell-bent on obliterating the volatile barrier between the eerie Upside Down and the real world in an attempt to reign supreme.

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Osceola Chair District 2 Commissioner

Viviana Janer, District 1 Commissioner Peggy Choudhry to Host Free Back to School Bash

With the 2023-2024 school year coming fast, it’s time to make sure students in Osceola County have everything they need to succeed in school – right from the first day back!

Osceola County Chair, District 2 Commissioner

Viviana Janer, and Osceola County Commissioner for District 1 Peggy Choudhry are coming together to welcome K-12 students in Osceola County to a Free Back to School Bash on August 2nd from 10am til noon at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.

The event is drive-thru only while supplies last. Registration is not required, but kiddos must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies.

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Embrace Families Hosts Back-to-School Drive to Benefit Youth in Foster Care

The lead nonprofit agency overseeing foster care in Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties says it needs the community’s support now more than ever, especially when it comes to meeting the back-to-school needs of children and teens, ages 2 to 18.

For a child experiencing foster care, normalcy can look as simple as a new backpack or pair of shoes, providing a sense of belonging as they start a new school year. The campaign is designed to help offset some of the financial stresses many caregiver families experience as the kids head back to the classroom. In particular, new, unused backpacks, lunchboxes and water bottles are needed.

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

Grilled Florida Chicken Sandwich, It’s Positively Delicious!

Fresh chicken with crisp Florida arugula on toasted bread, it’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Florida chicken breasts, grilled

• 1 Florida tomato, sliced thin

• 2 cups Florida arugula

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

• Sandwich bread (your favorite)

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

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End Your Summer Day with Grilled Florida Key Lime Shrimp Skewers, They’re Positively Delicious!

After a long day at the beach soaking up the sun, reward yourself with a delicious meal. Try these Grilled Shrimp skewers made with fresh Florida seafood…they’re Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 Florida Key limes, juiced

• ½ Florida avocado, mashed

• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tablespoons spicy mustard

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

• 1 teaspoon hot sauce

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning

• 1 lemon, juiced

• Oil for cooking

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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POSITIVELY DELICIOUS

Florida Vegetable and Chicken Pasta, It’s Positively Delicious!

Looking for a fun dish to bring to summer cook-outs? Try this chicken pasta with fresh Florida vegetables…it’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Florida Chicken, cooked and chopped

• 2 Florida tomatoes and Florida zucchini, diced

• 2 cups Florida spinach

• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 12 ounces whole wheat penne, cooked

• ½ cup vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 lemon, juiced

• Olive oil, for cooking

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Florida Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken Wings, It’s Positively Delicious!

Honey-glazed fried chicken wings with the perfect mix of crunch and tang…it’s Positively Delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 12 Florida chicken wings

• ⅓ cup Florida honey

• ¼ cup Florida orange juice

• 10 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped

• 3 eggs, beaten

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups bread crumbs

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning

• Vegetable oil for frying

• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

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